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Young Professionals Council obtains NAR Charter!

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I am pleased to announce that the Sacramento Association of Realtors “Young Professionals Council” has been approved by the National Association of Realtors as an official member of their “Young Professionals Network.”

Our Young Professionals Council, (aka NAR’s Sacramento YPN Chapter) launched in late 2006 and was the result of an idea from an earlier SAR [...]

Enroll in the Distressed Properties course in Sacramento

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® present

Distressed Properties

(Short Sales, Foreclosures, And Lender REO’s)

Increase Your Knowledge on Distressed Properties and Provide Your Clients with Qualified Professional Help

This course provides you with valuable information on Distressed Properties, including:

The procedures used in the sale and disposition of distressed properties.
An agent’s responsibilities [...]

Housing Affordability Update:

Attendees numbered near 100 for the Fall Housing Affordability Update, gathering the latest information on available products/financing from local organizations. Kevin Nunn, Vice Chair of the Housing Opportunity Committee, explained the ins and outs of such programs as FHA, CalHFA, CalVet, NeighborWorks, the MCC and others. Kevin received help with certain topics, calling on Bobbi Glassell for information [...]

Important Update on Tax Credit

Senate leaders of both parties and key Senate Finance Committee members and staff, and tax credit sponsors Dodd-Liberman-Isakson have agreed on extending and expanding the housing credit.

However, there is no agreement on how to attach this tax credit to the pending Unemployment Insurance bill, or whether to offer the tax credit agreement on another bill, [...]

Your Membership, Your Way

SAVING YOU TIME

It’s easy to share C.A.R. videos. C.A.R. videos are now available for you to download. Liven up your Web site or blog content with the latest industry insights covered in C.A.R. videos. Our videos feature everything from REALTOR® tips to housing market updates. Click here to visit the new C.A.R. video page for [...]

HVCC Update!

On October 22, 2009, HR 3126, the “Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009,” passed the House Financial Services Committee with an amendment that will ultimately sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). The amendment was offered by Representative Gary Miller (D-CA). During the debate Mr. Miller and Capital Markets Subcommittee Chair, Paul Kanjorski (R-PA), [...]

When Marketing, Think Safety First

If you’re like most REALTORS®, you put a great deal of thought and effort into your marketing materials, including advertisements, signs and business cards. You want to make every dollar count—but how much consideration do you give to the safety afforded by these communications? How much information are you giving the public that many people [...]

Congratulations to REALTOR® Member Diana Perparos

Congratulations to REALTOR® Member Diana Perparos, ADP Financial and Realty. The Indus Valley American Chamber of Commerce has selected ADP Financial and Realty for the 2009 Best of Sacramento Award in the Investment Advice category by the US Commerce Association. Diana is a member of the board of the Indus Valley American Chamber of Commerce [...]

SAR Industry Update Featuring Barbara Harsch

Barbara Harsch speaks to REALTORS® on the history of flooding in California and water issues at the October 23, 2009 Sacramento Association of REALTORS® monthly Industry Update.

This meeting is held on the third Friday of each month from 9:30-10:45am and is open to all Members. the Public Issues Forum invites a local elected or appointed [...]

New California Laws for 2009-10 Affecting REALTORS®

The conclusion of the first half of the 2009-10 legislative session has brought many new laws that may affect California REALTORS® and their clients. Not surprisingly in the subprime aftermath, prominently featured among the new laws is stricter regulation of the mortgage lending industry. To view the full text and legislative summary of any of [...]